This was a good start to the new series ‘A Red Carpet Catering Mystery’ by Shawn Reilly Simmons.

Set on a New Jersey movie set and introducing us to Penelope Sutherland who owns the Red Carpet Catering company, who’s job is to feed the actors and crew during filming onset. And she is also the personal live-in chef to one of the actresses…who is being targeted by threats.

I really enjoyed this book with it’s nicely rounded characters and various love interests. The author sets the action starting within the first few pages, and keeps up the steady flow throughout.

4 Stars****

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Penelope Sutherland and her Red Carpet Catering company just got their big break as the on-set caterer for an upcoming blockbuster. But when she discovers a dead body outside her house, Penelope finds herself in hot water. Things start to boil over when serious accidents threaten the lives of the cast and crew. And when the film’s star, who happens to be Penelope’s best friend, is poisoned, the entire production is nearly shut down.

Threats and accusations send Penelope out of the frying pan and into the fire as she struggles to keep her company afloat. Before Penelope can dish up dessert, she must find the killer or she’ll be the one served up on a silver platter.